Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki isn’t the only one responsible for Iraq’s woes — history, U.S. foreign policy, and meddling neighbors are also to blame.
The Real Causes of Iraq’s Problems
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ISIS Atrocities, Real or Imagined, Only Guarantee Reprisal Will Be Merciless
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria may be clever and rich but stoking the revenge machine reveals how impoverished its collective imagination is.
The Obama Administration’s Somali Pivot
Concerned about terrorism as well as influence from Washington’s economic rivals, the Obama administration is renewing its efforts to support the Somali central government.
ISIS: Common Enemy of Iran and the United States
It’s ironic that Iraq’s last two enemies now stand ready to defend it against a third, ISIS.
Genesis: Harry Truman and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
A look at how the fall of the British empire and the rise of the U.S. Israel lobby sowed the seeds of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Is Due for a Reality Check
For one thing, the brutality of ISIS may be its downfall.
If Sgt. Bergdahl Deserted, Maybe the Military’s Afghan Strategy Was to Blame
The United States military placed its troops in harm’s way by spreading them too thin across Afghanistan.
Sports and Violence: A Red Card for Israel
While Israel uses soccer to bolster its international image, it has violently oppressed the Palestinian national soccer team.
U.S. Troops’ Brusque Bergdahl Hand-off Hurts Taliban’s Feelings
Hey, the Afghan Taliban are sensitive guys.
Libya: A Cautionary Tale
Beset by infighting among militias and rampant arms trafficking, Libya in 2014 is a cautionary tale about the long-term consequences of military intervention.